This has got to be the third or fourth time I’ve perfectly timed options, in exactly the wrong direction. Bought AMD calls a couple months ago (too early), expired worthless. Sold AMD covered calls more recently (too late), and the stock rocketed. I have concluded the only reasonable explanation is that the MM’s are watching me and sabotaging me specifically.
I’m not sure if this is the right sub for this question, but I’m sure you have more experience than I do. I’m in the process of closing escrow on a townhouse in about a week. The historical property taxes for this parcel has been 1.01%, and I’ve been basing my budget around this assumption. Throughout the mortgage process with Rocket (who have been excellent overall), their estimate has shown 1.25% for property tax. They’ve said repeatedly “this is just an estimate until we get the actual number from the county/title officer.” Well, we’re at the end of the process and they’re saying that 1.25% is correct.
Is there any reason I’m not understanding why my rate would jump this much from one owner to the next? I’m inclined to think it’s an error, but that has yet to be determined.